wacotrib - Latest Sports Headlines http://www.wacotrib.com The latest headlines from wacotrib en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., wacotrib Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:06:02 EST Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/05/98/58/image_1358985.jpg wacotrib - Latest Sports Headlines http://www.wacotrib.com 5 Florence, Baylor upset Missouri for 1st Big 12 victory of year, 40-32 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacbears.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacbears.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST COLUMBIA, Mo. — Desperate for its first Big 12 win, Baylor went to the Show Me State and showed the Missouri Tigers the door. Griner puts on show, and dunks, in Baylor Lady Bears' 81-52 exhibition victory http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacladybears.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacladybears.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Brittney Griner had already put on a pretty dominating show for the home crowd. Then she decided to pull up the curtain and unveil the entire package. Outdoors: Striper fishing trip turns chaotic http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacnafe.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=15 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacnafe.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=15 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST It was just after 7 a.m., and I was prepared for a high-speed, teeth-chattering trip across Lake Whitney. But striper guide Clay Yadon had hardly puttered past the launch ramp buoys before he shut the engine off, lowered the trolling motor, and started baiting hooks. Chad Conine's High School Review: 3A Lorena inching toward former success in 2A http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacconine.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacconine.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The Leopards can still roar. Baylor defense puts pressure on Missouri in 2nd half http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacbaylorsidebar.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacbaylorsidebar.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST COLUMBIA, Mo. — After watching Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert put together a near-perfect first half, Baylor’s defense could have simply thrown up its hands in frustration Saturday afternoon. Baylor-Missouri Notebook: Scoring eruption no shock to Briles http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacnotebook.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacnotebook.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST By John Werner Big 12 Men's Basketball Preview: Kansas shoots for national title http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacbig12preview.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacbig12preview.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST After Kansas won the 2008 national title, the starting lineup evacuated like a hurricane hit Lawrence. Central Texas Honor Roll: Week 10 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/08/11072009wachonorrollWEB.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/08/11072009wachonorrollWEB.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Angelina hands MCC women 1st hoops defeat http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacmccwm.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=15 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacmccwm.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=15 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The McLennan Community College women’s basketball team took its first loss of the season Saturday night, a 66-58 decision to Angelina at The Highlands. MCC men stay perfect with 73-61 hoops victory http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacmccmen.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=15 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacmccmen.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=15 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The McLennan Community College Highlanders kept their undefeated record intact with a 73-61 win over Angelina College on the final day of the MCC Classic. Crawford gets 1st playoff volleyball win in school history http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/08/11082009waccrawford2.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/08/11082009waccrawford2.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST CORSICANA — Crawford notched the first playoff win in school history and matched its best-ever win total with Saturday’s 25-20, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Caddo Mills in the Class 2A area round. CROSS COUNTRY: Bruceville-Eddy wins Region II boys' meet, other results http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacCrwaford.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/08/11082009wacCrwaford.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The Bruceville-Eddy boys’ cross country team ran away with the Class 2A Region II championship Saturday. Baylor volleyball edges A&M in tight 5-setter http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacbuvolley.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/08/11082009wacbuvolley.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST COLLEGE STATION — Behind 17 kills and nine blocks apiece from freshman Torri Campbell and senior Anna Breyfogle, the 20th-ranked Baylor volleyball team exacted revenge on No. 23 Texas A&M, 18-25, 25-13, 25-27, 25-23, 18-16, Saturday night at Reed Arena. Midway bows to unbeaten Waxahachie http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacmidway.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacmidway.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST With a chance to claim a district title on its home-away-from-home field, Midway instead dropped the ball and felt the pangs of frustration Friday night at Floyd Casey Stadium. University defense keys 27-21 win, lifting Trojans into playoffs http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wactrojans.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wactrojans.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Randy Price and the University Trojans had grown tired of being wallflowers for high school football’s “Big Dance.” Baylor offense looks to step it up in Missouri today http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/07/11072009wacbayloradvance.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/07/11072009wacbayloradvance.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Baylor coach Art Briles has emphasized starting and finishing Big 12 games with a flourish. Lady Bears go about sanding rough edges http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/07/11072009wacladybears.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/07/11072009wacladybears.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST As dominant as the No. 7 Baylor Lady Bears were at times in their 97-43 romp over St. Edward’s in the exhibition opener Tuesday, the frightening truth for their upcoming opponents is this: Lorena tops La Vega to win district title, 21-7 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009waclavegalorena.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009waclavegalorena.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST LORENA — Since Lorena moved up to Class 3A in 1990, it had never been able to call itself a district champion. Central Texas playoff teams and pairings http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacplayoffBOX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacplayoffBOX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST PLAYOFF PICTURE Connally beats Rockets, but no playoffs http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacrobinsonconnally.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacrobinsonconnally.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Connally’s Reggie Richardson and Stanley Barnes combined for 330 rushing yards to help their team erase a one-point halftime deficit and defeat Robinson, 49-21. McGregor tops Troy in 3 OTs to claim 16-2A http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wactroymcgregor.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wactroymcgregor.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST For the second time in two years, the McGregor Bulldogs ripped the district title out of the Troy Trojans’ hands. China Spring nips Gatesville in OT http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacgatesvillechina.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacgatesvillechina.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST China Spring quarterback Brian Bell kept the ball and ran for a 25-yard touchdown on the first play of overtime, and Simeon Crow broke up a Jake Truss Pass on a failed two-point conversion to give China Spring a 42-41 victory and a piece of the District 17-3A championship on Friday night. John Werner's 5 Things to Watch: Baylor vs. Missouri http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/07/11072009wac5thingsWEB.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2009/11/07/11072009wac5thingsWEB.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST GABBERT HEALTHY AGAIN Iredell 80, Oglesby 32 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009waciredelloglesby.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009waciredelloglesby.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST In Oglesby, Iredell’s Brady Lee did it all, passing for 213 yards and 3 TDs, rushing for 165 yards, making 17 stops on defense and returning an INT 62 yards for a TD. Manuel Vergera added 96 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs and a 60-yard kickoff return for a score. Bremond 25, Iola 24 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacbremondiola.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/highschools/stories/2009/11/07/11072009wacbremondiola.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST In Iola, Bremond QB Jacob White ran 17 yards for a touchdown early in the third quarter, extending the Tigers’ lead to 25-12, then Bremond held off a Bulldogs charge.